Hau’oli La Ho’omaika’i! (Happy Thanksgiving!). I’ve added some Real Audio samples from Keola Beamers latest CD, Mauna Kea – White Mountain Journal, they are available for listening both on the album page, or on the NahenaheNet Real Audio Showcase.

I learned too late that Keali’i Reichel was Regis and Kathie Lee’s guest today. Does anyone know who may be performing tomorrow, Thursday or Friday? Please email me if you have any info. We already know that Hapa will be Wednesday’s special guest.

I’ve been working on a site for Sudden Rush that’s been coming along nicely, got some Real Audio samples up. Don Kawa’auhau is a Hawaiian language immersion teacher here in Hilo and their manager Kwai-Chang Publico also runs several programs for youth here. As they say, “Like us or don’t like us, it doesn’t matter. We’re still here.” And making a difference for the youth of East Hawai’i. Thanks, guys.

(From Tim Brattan) Hapa will be the special guest on the Regis & Kathie Lee program airing on Wednesday, 11/26/97 (9am PST). They will perform “He’eia” from their new “Surf Madness” release. Break a leg, guys!

Birthday wishes go out to Uluwehi Guerrero! “Hau’oli la hanau ia ‘oe, hau’oli la hanau ia ‘oe…”

Bryan Kessler (formerly of Hawaiian Style Band and many other local recordings) is looking for dedicated students who would like to learn to play guitar. Beginners are welcome, serious inquiries only. All styles and levels. Contact Bryan by e-mail at blk@lava.net or snail mail – Bryan Kessler, P.O. Box 37123 Honolulu Hawaii 96837.

I’ve been informed that E O Mai debuted last week at #3 on the Billboard World Music Charts, and is at #4 this week. Congrats to Keali’i, Fred and the Punahele Productions gang!

Amy Hanaiali’i Gilliom is featured in the cover story of MidWeek Magazine. You go, girl!

I’ve been grooving on Kelly Villaverde’s new release, Emerald House for the past couple of days, and really enjoying it. Great vocals, production, and all original material!

Highlights for me are the first two tracks, Miracle (Out Of The Blue) and Still Yours, written by Kelly and previously recorded by Na Leo Pilimehana. Its “Not Quite Hawaiian”, but well produced contemporary music by a local artist. Check it out!